If you read the whole story it seems like this guy is pretty blunt about everything. Calling senators cowards isn't exactly polite or nice politics. I'm guessing that's just how he is and part of his appeal to his constituents in Oklahoma.

You're first word, was the first thing that came to my mind....Wow! That last paragraph in that article couldn't be more true. I think that is a minor miracle, a politician telling the truth.....Amazing!!!!!!